Brioche Loaf

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I love this recipe and you are going to love it! It makes the softest, buttery brioche loaves in the entire world.

Submitted by Abbi Heather
Updated on September 27, 2022
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr 55 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 45 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
2 8x4-inch loaves
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

  • ½ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)

  • 1 ½ tablespoons active dry yeast

  • 1 teaspoon white sugar

  • 5 ½ cups all-purpose flour, or more as needed

  • ¾ cup white sugar

  • ½ cup warm milk

  • 4 large eggs

  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt

  • 1 tablespoon honey

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 tablespoon milk

  • 1 tablespoon pearl sugar

Directions

  1. Combine warm water, yeast, and 1 teaspoon sugar in a small bowl. Set aside to activate the yeast, 5 to 10 minutes.

  2. Place 4 cups flour, 3/4 cup sugar, yeast mixture, warm milk, eggs, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium speed until dough starts to come together. Mix in honey, then little pats of butter, along with remaining flour; knead until it comes together in a soft, tacky dough.

  3. Dump dough onto a floured work surface and cut into 2 even pieces. Form into balls and place in separate oiled bowls. Cover with plastic wrap and place somewhere warm until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

  4. Dump dough onto a work surface. Lightly punch down and knead for a few seconds. Form the balls into loaf shapes and place seam-side down in greased 8x4-inch loaf pans. Lightly cover the pans with a lint-free kitchen towel and let rise until dough comes to the top of the pans, about 45 minutes.

  5. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Mix egg and milk together to make an egg wash.

  6. Lightly brush the top of the risen loaves with egg wash and sprinkle with pearl sugar.

  7. Bake in the preheated oven until deep golden brown, about 25 minutes. Allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

222 Calories
9g Fat
30g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 222
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 27%
Cholesterol 60mg 20%
Sodium 164mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 5g 10%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 71mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.